| Program Description | Rise Above helps over 3,500 youth each year through:
Education. Our health and wellness activities include education on topics important to local Native youth—such as alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse; suicide prevention; healthy relationships; combating bullying and understanding diabetes.
Ongoing engagement. After event participation, we continue to build on the relationship within the community. Following conversations with youth, parents, community participants, and leaders, we find creative ways to continue to engage based on specific needs based on feedback.
Powerful data. We survey youth participants on important issues identified by tribal and community partners. The data helps educators, mental health professionals, policymakers and tribal leadership build programs for positive change. |